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Dangerous Liaisons Revisited The Mystery of Worcester’s Leonardo Through April 22 March 10 – June 3 Art and music inspired by China’s most enduring and tragic love story. New research reveals insights about Worcester’s painting, A Miracle of Saint Donatus.
detail © James Dye Exploring the Myths of James Dye Radiance Rediscovered: Stained Glass April 7 – September 2 by Tiffany and La Farge Best in Show at the 2017 ArtsWorcester Biennial Opens June 30 Reception: Thursday, April 19, 5:30 to 8pm After 40 years in darkness, windows from Boston’s Mount Vernon Congregational Church transform light into shimmering art. Support for Dangerous Liaisons Revisited is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and through the generosity of Barbara Ketcham Wheaton and the late The Mystery of Worcester’s Leonardo is made possible through generous support from The Robert Bradford Wheaton, and an anonymous donor in memory of Mimi D. Block. Additional Robert Lehman Foundation, Antonella and Roger Doucette, and Chris and Cathy Collins in support is provided by the Don and Mary Melville Contemporary Art Fund and the John M. memory of Phil Klausmeyer. Program support is provided by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Nelson Fund. Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group. Sponsored in part by UniBank. Exploring the Myths of James Dye is organized in collaboration with ArtsWorcester and Radiance Rediscovered is generously supported by the Henry Luce Foundation and the supported in part by the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Sherman Fairchild Foundation. Cultural Council, a state agency. Media Partners are Artscope and Worcester Magazine. ADVERTISEMENT WORCESTER ART MUSEUM / worcesterart.org From the President Where to Tune in
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Milestone This month we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Basic Black, the nation’s Digital broadcast FiOS RCN Cox Charter (Canada) Bell ExpressVu longest running public affairs program devoted to the concerns of African Comcast Americans. Originally called Say Brother, the program was created in response WGBH 2 2.1 2 2 2 2 2 284 to the historic events of 1968. WGBH 2 HD 2.1 802 502 602 1002 782 819 In the wake of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, WGBX 44 44.1 16 44 14 804 21 n/a emotions were raw and cities across the country exploded with violence. But Boston remained calm, in large part because city leaders turned to WGBH to WGBX 44 HD 44.1 801 544 n/a n/a n/a n/a broadcast the James Brown concert that had long been scheduled for the World 2.2 956 473 94 807 181 n/a Boston Garden on April 5. Televising the concert allowed people Create 44.3 959 474 95 805 182 n/a all over the city to experience the event together at home while sharing in the WGBH Kids 44.4 958 472 93 n/a 180 n/a grief gripping the nation. The concert was rebroadcast during the days that Boston Kids & n/a 22 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a followed, allowing people to continue to engage with Brown’s music and with Family (Boston only) the calming leadership he Channel numbers and availability may vary by community. Contact your provider for exhibited on stage. more information. Over its long history, Comcast subscribers can access selected WGBH programs on WGBH On Demand. Basic Black has hosted the Go to Comcast 1, choose Get Local, then Local Networks. For more programs, go to nation’s most influential Comcast 1 and choose History & Nature, then PBS-WGBH. thinkers, artists, politicians and activists, bringing diverse voices into the homes of Radio viewers in New England and 89.7 WGBH, Boston’s Local NPR® across the country. Today, wgbhnews.org Basic Black, hosted by Callie Crossley, is expanding its focus to include 89.7 HD1 people in many communities of color and the issues they face. Recent shows 99.5 WCRB have focused on the quinceañera, the coming-of-age tradition in Spanish- classicalwcrb.org speaking cultures, the challenges facing LGBT people of color, and legal action 99.5 Boston-NH, 89.7 HD2 Boston, 96.3 Beacon Hill, 88.7 Providence, by immigrants from El Salvador and Haiti. 90.1 HD2 Cape and Islands “Basic Black is a show unlike any other—started by people of color— WCAI Cape and Islands NPR® Station devoted to covering stories of interest to people of color,” says Delores capeandislands.org Edwards, series producer for Basic Black. “The fact that we’ve been able to 90.1 Martha’s Vineyard, 91.1 Nantucket, 94.3 Brewster, 89.7 HD3 do that continuously for 50 years is a feat in and All stations are available for streaming on wgbh.org/radio. of itself and a testament to WGBH’s commitment to providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.” I am proud of the role WGBH played in help- Stay Connected ing keep the peace in Boston after the death of WGBH Member Hotline 617-300-3300 Dr. King 50 years ago and of the decision to create weekdays 9am–5pm, [email protected] Say Brother in the months that followed. Basic 24-Hour Program Feedback Line 617-300-5200 Black is no longer just a television show—you can watch the program on Leadership Circle Member Line 617-300-3505 Facebook each week and connect with the show on social media. But Basic [email protected] Black’s mission remains unchanged—to create space for all people to parti- Ralph Lowell Society Hotline 617-300-3900 cipate in conversations that matter. [email protected] This Friday, tune in to Basic Black to celebrate this remarkable program Local Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising 617-300-3783 and learn about the issues facing your neighbors. Your support makes all of it [email protected], wgbh.org/sponsorship possible, and for that, I thank you. Mailing address for gifts and correspondence WGBH Membership, PO Box 55875, Boston, MA 02205-8264
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Musicians of the Old Post Road WGBH 5K: Run for Public Join Musicians of the Old Post Road as they perform Mozart and Media His Spheres of Influence, featuring works by Wolfgang Mozart as Meet fellow fans of well as Myslivecek, Wendling, Cannabich and other musicians with WGBH TV and WGBH whom Mozart collaborated, competed and socialized. Laura Carlo, Radio at the starting 99.5 WCRB host, reads from the colorful letters that chart Mozart’s line for the third personal and professional circles. Performances will be 8pm on Sat, annual 5K road race 4/21 at Emmanuel Church in Boston and at 4pm on Sun, 4/22 at to benefit public Worcester Historical Museum in Worcester. WGBH members get $4 media. The race starts at 11am at the off online with the code WGBH (may not be combined with any other offer). Children ages 7 to DCR Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road 17 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Info: 781-466-6694, oldpostroad.org. in Brighton and travels around the scenic Charles River. Whether you are an avid runner or you just want to check a 5K off The Gourmet Ice Cream Bowl your bucket list, this fun run is a great way Who says ice cream is just for kids?! As a precursor to the to get out of the house and stretch your WGBH Ice Cream FunFest this summer, join us for an adults- legs after a long winter. Registration is only ice cream extravaganza on Wed, 5/23 at WGBH Studios $20 for students and $35 for adults. The in Brighton. From classic flavors to new and imaginative race takes place on Sat, 4/14. Info: combinations, The Gourmet Ice Cream Bowl is here to show- wgbh.org/events. case the best of the best in homemade New England craft ice cream. So grab a spoon and vote for your favorite. We’ll announce the winner at the end of the event for best chocolate, best wild card and people’s choice. Trophies will be awarded at the WGBH The Institute of Ice Cream FunFest in July. You must be 21 or older with a valid ID to attend this event. A cash bar will be available. This is not a seated event. Info: wgbh.org/events. Contemporary Art/Boston
Boston Design Week 2018 deCordova Sculpture Park Design has an and Museum impact Experience deCordova! The museum fosters on almost every the creation and exploration of contempo- aspect of our rary art through its exhibitions and learning Visit Art in the Age of the internet, 1989 to lives. With more opportunities in a unique park setting. Today and examine how the Internet has than 80 events, WGBH PerksConnect members receive free radically changed the field of art, especially exhibitions and admission and 10% off purchases at the in its production, distribution and reception. programs in and around the city, Boston deCordova Store on the last Thursday of This exhibition comprises a broad range of Design Week provides a comprehensive every month, excluding special events. works across a variety of media—including look into what’s happening in design Not valid with other offers. Info: painting, performance, photography, today. All events are open to the public, 781-259-8355, decordova.org. and most are free of charge. Events run sculpture, video and web-based projects Wed, 4/4 through Sun, 4/15, at locations —that all investigate the extensive effects citywide. Info: 617-363-0405, of the Internet on artistic practice and con- bostondesignweek.com. temporary culture. WGBH PerksConnect members receive $2 off regular museum admission. Valid through Thu, 5/31. Cannot WGBH occasionally exchanges its mailing list with other nonprofit organizations. To opt out, please call our be combined with other offers. Info: Member Hotline, email us (see page 1) or write: WGBH icaboston.org. Member Services, One Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135.
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Weekdays on 2 Saturdays on 2 and 44 6am Wild Kratts (d) 6am 2 Daniel Tiger’s 6:30 Wild Kratts (d) Neighborhood (d) 44 Sid the Science Kid (d) 7am Ready Jet Go! 6:30 2 Peg + Cat WGBH is bringing you more of the great kids’ programs your family 7:30 The Cat in the Hat Knows 44 Sesame Street a Lot About That! loves! You can catch Wild Kratts, Arthur, Sesame Street and the rest of 7am 2 Kids Special 8am Nature Cat your favorite WGBH kids’ programs all day, every day, 24/7 on the 44 Splash and Bubbles WGBH Kids channel. 8:30 Curious George (d) 7:30 44 Curious George (d) 9am Pinkalicious & Peterrific (d) 8am 2 Splash and Bubbles 6am Fetch! with Ruff 5:30 Ready Jet Go! 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s 44 Nature Cat Ruffman 6pm Nature Cat Neighborhood (d) 8:30 2 Pinkalicious & Peterrific (d) 6:30 Cyberchase (d) 6:30 Nature Cat 10am Daniel Tiger’s 44 Dinosaur Train (d) 7am Cyberchase (d) 7pm Wild Kratts (d) Neighborhood (d) 9am 2 Nature Cat 7:30 WordGirl (d) 7:30 Wild Kratts (d) 10:30 Splash and Bubbles 44 Peg + Cat 8am Arthur (d) 8pm Odd Squad 11am Sesame Street 9:30 2 Ready Jet Go! 8:30 Arthur (d) 8:30 Odd Squad 11:30 Super Why! 44 Wild Kratts (d) 9am The Cat in the Hat Knows 9pm Arthur (d) 12pm Dinosaur Train 10am 2 Wild Kratts (d) a Lot About That! 44 Arthur (d) 9:30 Arthur (d) 12:30 Peg + Cat (d) 9:30 Sesame Street 10:30 44 Odd Squad 10pm Sesame Street 1pm Sesame Street 10am Peg + Cat 10:30 Dinosaur Train 1:30 Splash and Bubbles 10:30 Super Why! Sundays on 2 11pm Dinosaur Train 2pm Curious George (d) 11am Clifford 6am Sid the Science Kid (d) 11:30 Splash and Bubbles 2:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific (d) 11:30 Caillou 6:30 Splash and Bubbles 12am Daniel Tiger’s 3pm Nature Cat 12pm Sid the Science Kid (d) 7am Peg + Cat (d) Neighborhood 3:30 Wild Kratts (d) 12:30 WordWorld 7:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific (d) 12:30 Daniel Tiger’s 4pm Wild Kratts (d) 1pm Peep and the Big Neighborhood 8am Curious George (d) 4:30 Curious George (d) Wide World 1am Pinkalicious & 8:30 Nature Cat 1:30 Super Why! Peterrific(d) Weekdays on 44 9am SciGirls 2pm Sesame Street 1:30 Ready Jet Go! 9:30 Cyberchase 2pm Arthur (d) 2:30 Dinosaur Train 2am Nature Cat 10am High School Quiz Show 2:30 Splash and Bubbles 3pm Dinosaur Train 2:30 Nature Cat 10:30 Odd Squad 3pm Curious George (d) 3:30 Splash and Bubbles 3am Wild Kratts (d) 3:30 Curious George (d) 4pm Daniel Tiger’s 3:30 Wild Kratts (d) All programs, unless noted (*), are closed captioned for Neighborhood 4pm Nature Cat viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. (d) Described 4am Odd Squad 4:30 Daniel Tiger’s 4:30 Odd Squad for viewers who are blind or visually impaired. To access 4:30 Odd Squad video descriptions, activate the second audio program Neighborhood 5am Arthur (d) 5pm Wild Kratts (d) (SAP) on your stereo TV, VCR or DVD player. For more 5pm Pinkalicious & information on WGBH’s services for people with dis- 5:30 Arthur (d) 5:30 Wild Kratts (d) abilities, go to wgbh.org/access. Peterrific(d) 6pm Curious George (d) 6:30 Curious George (d) It’s a Spring Thing Making Friends Spring has sprung! Warmer days means it’s time to play outside. Keep To mark Autism Awareness Month, PBS Kids focuses on embracing the Earth Day celebration going with PBS Kids Explore the Outdoors the differences that make us who we are. Arthur features Carl, a friend Week from Mon, 4/23 to Fri, 4/27! Watch an all-new episode of Peg + with Asperger’s Syndrome who brings his unique contributions to the Cat when they figure out kids’ adventures. And on Dinosaur Train, how to mix different types we learn it’s worth the time and effort to of compost in just the make friends with someone you don’t right proportions to turn understand. garbage into a garden. Can Arthur you feel spring fever? Wed, 4/4 at 2pm on WGBX 44 Peg + Cat Mon, 4/23 at 12:30pm Dinosaur Train on WGBH 2 Mon, 4/9 at 12pm on WGBH 2 3 Be more informed! une in PBS NewsHour weeknights at 6 on WGBH 2 and Greater Boston Prime Time on weeknights at on WGBH 2
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